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Grow Your Brain by What You Eat 1 – Nutrients and Their Meaning for Your Brain
Dr. Christine Sauer, MD, ND, CBHC, INHC
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(99)
In this 12-week class students will learn about nutrition and food that help our brain and mental health
Class experience
Intermediate Level
This class teaches the basics of food and nutrition with a focus on brain health and brain nutrition. Truly - food for thought! Highly engaging and research-focused as nutrition is a very individual choice. This class is demanding and requires students to engage in the material and think about the reasons for their own food choices. The purpose is to help students navigate through the thicket of nutrition information and weigh the evidence. Students are encouraged and guided to build their...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1OverviewHow to Read Food Labels and History of Eating and FoodsWeek 2Lesson 2Where does our food come from?Growing Food - Natural Foods and the Food Processing IndustryWeek 3Lesson 3About ProteinWhat is it (Chemistry), what is important, how does it get digested, assimilated, and used, essential amino acids, sulfur-containing amino acidsWeek 4Lesson 4About FatChemistry, natural and artificial fats, essential fatty acids, omega 3-6-9, cholesterolWeek 5Lesson 5About CarbohydratesChemistry, what is important, are there essential carbs? Fiber, complex carbs and simple carbs (sugars) – glycemic indexWeek 6Lesson 6About VitaminsWhat are Vitamins? Where do we find Vitamins in our food? How much do we need? How much is too much? fat-soluble, water-soluble ,meaning of RDIWeek 7Lesson 7About MineralsWhat are Minerals? Where do we find Minerals in our food? How much do we need? How much is too much? Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Iodine, Trace Minerals,Week 8Lesson 8About PhytonutrientsWhat are phytonutrients? Where do we find them in our food? How much do we need? How much is too much?Week 9Lesson 9Food and InflammationNormal and Abnormal inflammation, Autoimmunity, Causes of Inflammation associated with foodWeek 10Lesson 10Food ReactionsFood Allergies and Food Sensitivities – what are they, are they real, differences, how to find out and treat,Week 11Lesson 11Food IntolerancesWhat are Food Intolerances? About Oxalates, Salicylates, Amines, MSG in our foods– What are they? Where do we find them? What symptoms can they cause? – About Elimination Diets – do they make sense?Week 12Lesson 12Food Additives and ToxinsWhat are Food Additives? How do we know if any are added to our food? How much is too much? Introduction to natural and environmental toxins found in food
>> Be able to read Food Labels and ingredient lists, know common food ingredients and their possible effects on brain health >> Know where our food comes from and the difference between processed and unprocessed food >> Know what protein is, how it gets digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in protein and where protein is used in our brain and body >> Know what fat is, how it gets digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in fat and where fats are used in our brain and body >> Know what carbohydrates are, how they get digested, assimilated, and used, and which foods are high in carbohydrates and where carbohydrates are used in our brain and body >> Know the difference between starch, sugars, complex carbs, and simple carbs and how they influence our brain and body >> Know about fiber and how does it aid digestion and the gut microbiome as it contributes to brain and general health >> Know about Vitamins and where to find these and the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their functions in our brain and general health >> Know about Minerals and where to find these - Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Iodine, Trace Minerals and their functions in our brain and general health >> Know about Phytonutrients and the – importance of Anti-oxidants and Spices and their influence on brain and body health >> Realize that nutrition can contribute to Inflammation >> Learn about normal and abnormal inflammation, Autoimmunity, Causes of Inflammation associated with food >> Know the difference between food allergies and -sensitivities and their treatment >> Know about common food Intolerances – Oxalates, Salicylates, Amines, MSG and how they can contribute to brain and mental health issues and the basic ideas behind elimination diets >> Learn about how food additives and toxins found in foods (naturally and artificially) can contribute to brain health and behavior issues
As a German-trained retired physician, naturopath, and a Certified Brain and Mental Health Professional and Licensed Brain Teacher (by Dr. Daniel Amen, double board-certified psychiatrist) Licensed Neuroencoding Specialist, Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner as well as Nutrition Coach, I have in-depth knowledge of the topic and know how to properly address sensitive topics. As a mom, step-mom, aunt and grandma I know what kids like I know how to cook tasty meals, and how to make a topic age-appropriate and fun.
Homework Offered
There are homework assignments (optional) to encourage individual research, further readings and exploration. There will be group projects in class (zoom breakout rooms) and collaboration on the whiteboard. Internet access during class for group projects is helpful.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
We will offer Kahoot Assessments (not graded) during classGrades Offered
Students will receive a certificate of Completion/Achievement if they participated regualrly.
I recommend to first take my class: Neuroscience Applied to Behavior & Mental Health-Love Your Brain. This is helpful, but not a prerequisite.
Handouts and worksheets as needed and appropriate
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This is a quite demanding class. Students will learn about basic bio-chemistry as well as do research in small groups. I require video participation for this class if at all possible. Internet (browser) access during class is helpful. I will allow younger learners if they are able to follow the course curriculum. Students are not discouraged of any specific diet, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto etc. We research diets from a historical perspective and weigh the evidence. We also discuss animal rights and the reasons some people choose not to eat animal foods at all - or only certain animal foods. We also will address the potential dangers of any restrictive diet and the basic precautions that may need to be taken to address nutritional deficiencies. (e.g. most vegans need to supplement with iron and B12).
Some of the information is taken from my book: "Eating for Vibrant Health and Explosive Energy". A .pdf version is part of the course. If you'd like to check out book, you can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1980570035
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(99)
I teach classes about health, nutrition, brain health, mental health, and basic medical science; subjects I am passionate about. I also love technology... As a retired physician, a certified brain and mental health professional (Dr. Daniel Amen...
Group Class
$187
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
